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G653 OAL

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,122 mi
Last recorded61,122 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG653 OAL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2022 61,122 miles

Central Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 60,306 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 60,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold & centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bottom joint. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

drivers door step holed but not in prescribed area

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2019 59,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

drivers door step holed but not in prescribed area

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2018 57,598 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 57,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 52,777 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 50,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 49,694 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 May 2012 48,845 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,524 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,634 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 45,394 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2009

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 44,309 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r brake slightly lazy

Pass 16 May 2007 43,152 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2006 41,475 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

spare tyre defective

Fail 23 May 2006 41,475 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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G653 OAL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G653 OAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G653 OAL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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